firstresponse

noun
UK /ˌfɜːst rɪˈspɒns/
US /ˌfɜːrst rɪˈspɑːns/

The first help someone gives when something goes wrong.

The first response to the fire was a neighbor calling for help.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The first answer someone gives to a question or message.

Her first response to my email came the next morning.

3. The first action taken to deal with a problem or emergency.

The team's first response was to check that everyone was safe.

4. The first reaction a person has to news or an event.

His first response to the surprise was a big smile.